Water transportation debate shifts focus to coal and seed potatoes
At a Virginia meeting New England and Southern businessmen heard Governor Trumbull's coal committee report urging renewed water transport. The plan emphasizes coarser Virginia coal for New England, improved handling, and Hampton Roads routes to cut sales resistance. Maine seed potatoes suffer from lack of coastwise transport, eight ships chartered to Virginia and the South to save freight compared with rail delivery from Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Seaboard
Virginia
Stanley H. Bullard
Trumbull
Connecticut
Hampton Roads
U. S. Southgate
Norfolk
Maine
Southgate
South
Timber use debate sparks conservation and growth view
A. Fletcher Marsh of Maresh & Truman Lumber Co argues against cutting limits, urging forest growth via new plantings and selective logging of aged trees. He says productive forests rely on perpetual rotation to meet demand, while Maine prepares a U.S. Senate race and state elections amid party campaigns and voter mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Fletcher Marsh
Maresh & Truman Lumber Co
Chicago
Mr. Marsh
Maine voters urged to turnout for Nov twenty ninth
Governor Brewster addressed National Grange members in Portland stressing Maine's pivotal role in Senate control. He highlighted advantages for farmers including soil, climate, and market access, noting a westward drift over years and recent western settlers moving to Maine for farming opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster
National Grange
Portland
Maine
Aroostook
Grangere
Joint inspection highlights Sons of Veterans and Auxiliary work
The T. W. Hyde camp Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the Auxiliary held a joint inspection Tuesday night. Gary of Bowdeinham presided as inspecting officer, praising the degree team for its fine work. Mrs. Mattie Preble rated the Auxiliary team at high marks. Gift presentations and refreshments followed, with plans announced for a division get-together in Lab on Saturday, Nov 20, featuring supper in the GAB hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auxiliary
Cain
Reported epidemic in schools a myth says city sanitarian
City Sanitarian Chester Kingsley states there is no truth to rumors of a scarlet fever epidemic in the city schools. Only two cases exist in Bath schools, both in the same household. Many students are out due to colds and bronchitis. Parents urged to monitor illnesses and call physicians at first signs of sickness to prevent pneumonia.
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Chester Kingsley
Bath
Mane
North Center PT A L regular meeting report
North Center PT A L held its regular meeting at the Obale Street parish house. Reports by the secretary and treasurer were read. a ram mate sale cleared 9 30. The State PT A will convene in Bath in spring. Mrs Mullin chairs a committee planning a late afternoon event and sewing candy bags for the church.
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North Center
Obale Street
Warren Hawley
PT. A
Bath
Beri S. Mullin
Turulay
Eumch Chivbeen
Coiby
Spiensel
DAR Activities Committee Meeting Report
The DAR Activities Committee held a luncheon at Mrs. Sohn’s Summer Street home to review the quilt project for charity and a report on the recent card party. Visiting members included Mrs. Charles Berawne, Mrs. William Wilkes, Mrs. Kendall of Bewdernham, and Mrs. Marve Oricon of Berniewick. Mrs. Kenwne will entertain the artis group. Dr J Reginald Barter of New York City, a guest engineer aboard a schooner, is visiting Bath and staying with Mr. and Mrs. Erland Primmer of Dummer Street.
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Sohn
Morse
Drmines Sewal
Summer Street
Tiewlay Tiereterre
Seiere
Out of Temp
Merwe
Charles Berawne
William Wilkes
Mere Kendall
Bewdernham
Marve
Oricon
Berniewick
Kenwne
der. J
Reginald Barter
New York City
Houck
Bath
Erland Primmer
Dummer Street
Memorial drive to honor Gen Knox gains major gifts
A Knox Memorial for Montpelier in Thomaston advances with a $50,000 pledge from Cyrus H. K. Curtis. Charles K. Flint will lead fundraising, backed by DAR support and endorsements from Coolidge and Pershing. A dedicated boulder marker was unveiled Armistice Day by Esther Eagres Chapter to honor service and sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus H. K. Curtis
Montpelier
Thomaston
General Knox
Washington
Charles K. Flint
New York City
Lord
Curtis
Flint
Mortpelier
DAR
General Knox Memorial Association
Herbert M. Lord
National Society
Coolidge
Dawes
New England
Gen. Pershing
Davis
Daughters of the
Maine
Secretary of War
Navy
Esther Eagres
Daughters of the American Hevelaton
Legien Peorst
State Ferry Gov King Ends Season's Work
The Gov King endured a minor Thursday night mishap with no injuries or serious damage. After the busiest season since 1929, the Gov King will enter winter quarters. Traffic exceeded records since May 15 with smooth handling of the heavy load and fewer delays.
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Gov. King
Beck
Waelwich
Lalter Walt
Ferre Coltry
Pythan Card Party Highlights at Knights Event
Flurry at the Pythan card party led by Warrweil and Caring finterr4 as organizers. Mre Blam won the Seet prize for the Jadiew. Mire Joep Everard received the serene prize. Two attendees, Fenepe P. Hagan Oe and others, faced a quiz and there was a Portland attendance related to the National Orange gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faward
Warrweil
Om Courtree
Knights of Pyraias
Frydag
Mre
Blam
Joep Everard
Fenepe
P. Hagan
Eighth Wild Geese Shot by Mother and Son on Armistice Day
On Armistice Day Mrs Irving Wallace and her 16 year old son Earte of Swall Point hunted at Seal Cove and returned with eight wild geese they had shot with a shotgun showing their prowess in gunning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Wallace
Earte
Swall Point
Seal Cove
Prominent Speaker At Bath Chautauqua Opening Night
The Bath Chautauqua Festival opens December 4 to 7 at People's Church featuring Charles Howard Plattenberg, a seasoned lecturer who has spoken coast to coast. He will present The Modern Tale of Two Cities, drawing on decades of community-solution experience and improved methods for inspiration and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Howard Plattenberg
Mettenburg
Omaha
Fo 6 Malm
Malem
Cronk
Tate
Fisreenhorg
Bath People Showing Better Spirit This Year
Residents of Bath display improved spirit as visitors arrive. Mr Grafam notes a change from previous years while Mr Groffar reports strong Bermey presence and activity during annual November visits, signaling a granted reception and local engagement.
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Tewrge Seraffan
Gardiner
Marardas
Beomey
Mr. Grafam
Groffar
Rerney
All Star Bowlers Showdown Ahead at Park’s Stadium
A crowded night featuring top stars from Westbrook and Bruins addresses a Park venue clash with key players Charlee Bore Griffin Peters and others. Managers set lineups, shoe fittings, and travel logistics as teams prepare for the high profile game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park
Westbrowk
Charlee
Griffin
Man Intervenes as Gun Turns on Self in Tragic Event
Fragmented report describes a gun incident where an individual turns weapon on self amid a chaotic scene. Names and details are garbled, with references to a Beart ane Beeray Baker and several others, including Mrs Sewell and Mr Sewell, plus a wedding and a move to a new residence. The account mentions a lingering death. further specifics are unclear due to the corrupted text.
Bath mother saves two children as her home catches fire
In Bath a mother, Mrs Sarkis, woke to crackling smoke and saved her six year old son George Larkin and 20 month old Sally from a blaze at 129-131 Center Street. Firefighters arrived quickly, water was scarce, and the upper story burned, causing hundreds of dollars in damage to the Swain and Marks homes. The cause remains undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George, Sr
George Larkin
Center Street
Sally
Sarkis
Ice Department
Mwein
James Mallex
Elmer
Odd Ladies Install Officers for Year
Officers installed at Myrtle Kenge Od Ladies meeting include Gertrede Wilson post lad, Lacy Vike noble lady, Lacy Perry view lady, Mars Gillespie recording secretary, Nellie Hum lady reporter, Arwhiz Mitchell financial secretary, Annie Jewett treasurer, Lois McKeiver chaplain, Mary Lowell senior warden, Lillian Wright conductor, Elsie Wiggins senior representative, Elizabeth Pelland junior representative, Truster Gertrude Stewart, Mary McIntererat Jeff assistant, Maggie Nelson third trustee. Installing officers were Mrs Wes Bartem lady governess and Mrs Zella Dearborn conductor from Waterbury. A jade powder box was given to Mrs Barton and Mrs Dearborn. a pre-meeting supper was held with chicken salad and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Kenge
Gertrede Wilson
Lacy Vike
Lacy Perry
Lizzie Chamey
Mars Gillespie
Nellie Hum
Arwhiz Mitchell
Annie Jewett
Lois McKeiver
Mary Lowell
Lillian Wright
Elsie Wiggins
Elizabeth Pelland
Gertrude Stewart
Jeff
Mary McIntererat
Maggie Nelson
Secum
Wes 12
Bartem
Zella Dearborn
Waterwise
Myrtle
Barton
Lucy Perry
Nellie Haus
Ammie Jewett
People’s Baptist Church elects officers for year
The People’s Baptist Church annual meeting elected officers for the year including Milan Leonard as treasurer and Everett Leonard as clerk. Trustees reappointed include the deareen and deanene re-elerted. Ladies Aid elected Marjorie W. Coleman president and Melle Brags first vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Baptist Church
Mee
Helem Leonand Saree
Milan Leonard
Fred Dowser
Culleeter
Everett Leonard
Iotraaum
Board of Trustees
Wid Beards
Dearenne
Deaeneere
Ladies Aid of the Church
Ged
Mere Ning
Marjorie W. Coleman
Mere Tselany Brags
Mismie Cressey
Helen Leonard
Secretari More
Marie Culby
Boothbay Harbor Pupil Demonstrations At Nearby School
Boothbay Harbor will send pupils to a local demonstration on Friday November 1. County Toerther Sumvention features talks and demonstrations by different teachers in the county. A group of eighth grade pupils from Boothbay Harbor will participate to learn teaching methods used in grammar grade English.
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Soguduhue
Lincoln Counties
Dbouthharbour
Postoffice Plans for Big Mails Continue
Plans outline street box placements at two locations 2 Mererent and 1237 Waeloages Street North Fed Parvels area. Text lists mail processing points and mentions local services like feed products and flowers amid unclear wording.
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Miererent
Wineegamer
Waeloages Street
Successful Parish Sale At Central Church Event
A church rummage sale at Central Parish raised sixty dollars, with proceeds to be added to the church treasury. The event occurred in the afternoon and featured various items sold to attendees.
Independent Crossword Puzzle Clues From 1923 Page
A dense list of horizontal and vertical crossword entries with numbered clues and solutions reference. The puzzle includes various wordplay items, from common nouns to Latin phrases, plus thematic notes about answers and solution timing.
Hallowell Beats Morse High In Rough Conference Game
Hallowell defeated Morse High 7 to 0 amid protests over a late edge call. Morse players protested a push that shifted the ball just short of the line as the whistle blew, while the Hallowell captain was ejected for slugging. Doyle and Hagan starred for Morse with blocked big plays, but discipline and a bruising Hallowell line carried the game.
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Morse
Hallowell
Crocker
Orr
Carbino
Granite City Husky
Doyle
Hagan
Morse Tn
Lyden
Bowker
Willy Oliver
Oliver
Springfield officials oversee a tense game lineup
The report lists referees Mahan and Talbot with Bates as umpire and Overlock as linesman for a Springfield match. Players Hayes, Hagan Sawyer, Oliver McKelvey, Anliker Carbinio, Doyle, and Haliowell-O07 are named along with coded positions and game notes. Timekeeper notes 4 tens.
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Hayes
Hagan Sawyer
Lee
Esse Wee
Oliver McKelvey
Anliker Carbinio
Ces Eess
Doyle
Haliowell
Mahan
Springfield
Talbot
Bates
Baxter Will Gladly Help Elect Gould
In a letter released on Armistice Day Hon. Percival P. Baxter pledges full support for Arthur R. Gould in the Maine Senate race. Baxter says loyalty to the Republican party overrides personal defeat and will campaign for Gould as requested by Chairman D. F. Field of the Republican State Committee in Phillips, Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Monwlos
United States
Vere Mo Fernald
Arthur Ro Gould
Reegie Ile
Foucon SS. Redsaan
Ellsworth
Giles Deat
Tat
Tae
Percival P. Baxter
Hairman
Daniel
Field
Republican State Committee
Fielp
Arthur R. Gould
Presque Isle
Baxter
Mr. Gould
Eas
Gould
United States Senate
Republican Party
Purinton Re-Elected Head of Maine Seed Association
Clarence Purinton of Bowdoinham was re-elected Wednesday as president of the Maine Seed Improvement Association at its annual meeting held with the Maine annual fruit and seed show in the Portland Armory. The show drew more visitors than ever on opening day, with Governor Liewster among early attendees. Montsweag farm of Woolwich showcased an attractive display of apples during the event.
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Clarence
Purinton
Bowdoinham
Maine
Maine—Seed Improvement
Portland Armory
Liewster
Montsweag
Woolwich
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The
Times Company
Nichols, Pres
Treas
Pront Street
Bath, Maine
Taerexs
Senate
Hyde Camp
Sons of Union Veterans
P.t.al
D.A.R
Gen. Knox
Maine Society
Biddeford
Berard
Herber
MM Lord
Eval
Nation Society
King
Pythian Card Party
Mies Fila
Charles Howard Plattenburg
Westies
Beart
Seeung
Berloom
Mer
Resifeere Ag
Atrer Mos
People's Baptist Church
Boothbay Harbor
Independent
Moman Sumerais
Bashan
Moses
New York
Spenser
Orixzin
Morse High
Up River
Ship City Lads
Hallowell Morse
Crooker
Liden
Marya Gy
McCrae
Mitchell Parker
Bowker Wigue
Decker
Elect Gould
Percival PL Baxter
E IE. Iyiel Air Nasi
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